We have had a pool for about 10 years, and I never thought much about extra safety beyond fencing - until E became a water bug. Since starting swim classes about a year ago, E got a lot more comfortable in a pool. Now she LOVES the water. E’s tutu swimsuit is by this brand We were concerned about having an open pool + a very active toddler + a new baby, so we did a lot of research on pool safety. Here’s how we approach pool safety with a toddler Fences: We have an exterior …
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Toddler Activities At Home (Using Stuff You Already Have)
Like many parents around the world, we are at home with our toddler. We have changed our schedules a bit so that each of us works about a half day each day, swapping parenting duties. On a good day, there’s a 2 hour nap involved. But that still leaves plenty of time for activities! I snapped photos of some of the toddler activities we've done to share. All of these are activities at home, most using stuff you already have (or can get really easily). If you have a toddler, hopefully some of …
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Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers (No Candy!)
When I was a kid, Easter baskets were a BIG deal. They were loaded with art supplies and fun surprises, and maybe a bit of candy. The Easter Bunny would hide them around the house, and my sisters and I would frantically search to find our own basket. We often found each other's, so it turned into helping each other out because we couldn't open them until everyone had one! We don't often give Eleanor candy (she's 2.5), so I rounded up a bunch of items that are perfect Easter basket ideas for …
Cutest Toddler Clothing Brand
I found the cutest toddler clothing brand a few months ago, and I just had to share their spring dresses. The terry cover up, the matching dress-and-sweater set, the peter pan collar, the seersucker... I love all of the details! I purchased a few items from their holiday line for Eleanor, and I was happy with the quality and the price. Their clothes are a similar style to Janie and Jack but at a much more affordable price point. Most items are around $25, which makes sense for something your …
The Best Toddler Gifts
One of the most asked-for gift guides this year was for toddlers! I'm excited that so many of you asked, because I have some good recommendations in this area. I'm lucky to have nieces and nephews who all have very different personalities, so I get to see what toys some kids love and others don't care about, and which toys seem to be universally loved. That's what today's gift guide is about: The best toddler gifts that they'll play with over and over again. ONE: Mess-free coloring is …
